How scarce is the Saugor HG 1A mark on this cover?

The census grades Saugor HG 1A as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1836.

When was COV-498 posted?

COV-498 is dated 26 September 1823, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1A (1822–1836).

COV-498

26 September 1823 Saugor Cover

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Pre-stamp cover of India — 26 September 1823, Saugor HG 1A handstruck folded letter (COV-498) — front

Pre-stamp cover of India — Saugor HG 1A, back (COV-498) — back

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Date

26 September 1823

Description

India, Saugor (Bengal), 1823, "POST OFFICE/SAUGOR" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "26 Sept. 182(3)" on back of large part folded outer lettersheet (missing side flaps) to Ipswich, England, sender's directive "p Norfolk" , framed "INDIA LETTER/DEAL" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Calcutta (Oct. 11) and London (Mar. 15) transit datestamps, manuscript "1/-" and "1/2" rate markings, Fine

Auction

Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries

Sale 9054, Lot 10089, — The Magnolia Collection Part 7

Provenance

"Magnolia"

Same office

Other recorded marks at Saugor

4 marks

4 other pre-1854 postal markings of Saugor are recorded in the census. Compare their figure numbers, dates and colours to identify the mark on your cover.

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About this Saugor pre stamp cover

COV-498 is a Saugor pre stamp cover of 26 September 1823 bearing the Saugor HG 1A handstamp, struck in black, recorded in the census of Saugor postal history — the office known today as Sagar, Bombay Presidency. What is a pre stamp cover?

Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10089.

2 images of COV-498 are recorded (front, back); the Saugor HG 1A mark itself is recorded in use 1822–1836.

Questions about COV-498

What is COV-498?: COV-498 is a recorded pre stamp cover of Saugor, Bombay Presidency of 26 September 1823, bearing the Saugor HG 1A handstamp in black. India, Saugor (Bengal), 1823, "POST OFFICE/SAUGOR" Circular Handstamp (Giles 1). Clear strike with manuscript "26 Sept. 182(3)" on back of large part folded outer lettersheet (missing side flaps) to Ipswich, England, sender's directive "p Norfolk" , framed "INDIA LETTER/DEAL" handstamp (Robertson In. 1), Calcutta (Oct. 11) and London (Mar. 15) transit datestamps, manuscript "1/-" and "1/2" rate markings, Fine
How scarce is the Saugor HG 1A mark on this cover?: The census grades Saugor HG 1A as common, counted from surviving recorded covers rather than estimated. The mark is recorded in use 1822–1836.
What is the provenance of COV-498?: Its recorded auction history runs through Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries Sale 9054 lot 10089.
When was COV-498 posted?: COV-498 is dated 26 September 1823, within the recorded period of use of Saugor HG 1A (1822–1836).

About this record

This 26 September 1823 pre stamp cover of British India bears the Saugor HG 1A handstamp of the Bombay Presidency, a mark graded “Common” in this census — one of 8 surviving covers with this mark recorded. It has appeared at auction with Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Sale 9054, lot 10089.